--- title: "RfQ: Transforming Real Time Information - Options Report" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-28288a78-20e6-49ed-be3f-07e5e9688041" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28288a78-20e6-49ed-be3f-07e5e9688041" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28288a78-20e6-49ed-be3f-07e5e9688041.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28288a78-20e6-49ed-be3f-07e5e9688041.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2018-12-20" --- # RfQ: Transforming Real Time Information - Options Report Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28288a78-20e6-49ed-be3f-07e5e9688041 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28288a78-20e6-49ed-be3f-07e5e9688041) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28288a78-20e6-49ed-be3f-07e5e9688041.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking to appoint experienced experts through an open tender titled "RfQ: Transforming Real Time Information - Options Report." This project aims to enhance public decision-making regarding travel arrangements, especially during disruptions, and will involve consultancy services in the transport systems industry. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 11 January 2019. The associated contract period is set to begin on 21 January 2019 and end on 22 February 2019. Interested suppliers can obtain further details and register on the Bravo Solution Portal. This tender presents a notable opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in transport systems, particularly those with competencies in real-time information management and digital solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given that the evaluation criteria focus 60% on quality and 40% on price, favouring innovative approaches for enhancing travel-related information for the public. ## Notice We wish to appoint suitably experienced experts to assist with the delivery of our "Transforming Real Time Information in the West Midlands" project. The aims of the project are To enable the public to make up-to-the-minute, informed decisions about travel arrangements, particularly at times of disruption. To provide confidence and assurance about the journey about to be undertaken and whilst on the journey, through both on street and other digital interfaces. This opportunity will be evaluated 60% Quality and 40% Price. Please refer to the attached brief for more details of the requirements. Responses must be uploaded within the Technical and Commercial Envelopes. Interested suppliers should register their interest in on our Bravo Solution Portal by expressing an interest in the following listed tender: project_235 - "Transforming Real Time Information Project" Options Report itt_597 - RfQ: Transforming Real Time Information - Options Report Key links: E-tendering portal Supplier Registration Guidance: https://www.wmca.org.uk/media/1692/wmca_etendering_supplier_registration_guide_2016.pdf For general information about the WMCA Procurement Team please visit: https://www.wmca.org.uk/procurement Additional information: In order to access further information and express an interest in this opportunity, please register on our e-tendering portal (Bravo Solution) and express an interest in the following listed Project/tender: Project_235 - "Transforming Real Time Information Project" Options Report itt_597 - RfQ: Transforming Real Time Information - Options Report Please submit any clarification questions via the message facility of the Bravo Solution Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eacee3f-d7b9-4be7-a721-451820f844e6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jan 2019 - 22 Feb 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B19 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2018 at 10:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eacee3f-d7b9-4be7-a721-451820f844e6 - 18 Dec 2018 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eacee3f-d7b9-4be7-a721-451820f844e6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eacee3f-d7b9-4be7-a721-451820f844e6 20th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.wmca.org.uk/media/1692/wmca_etendering_supplier_registration_guide_2016.pdf Guidance on how to Register on our e-tendering portal, Bravo Solution - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Link to the WMCA e-tendering portal, Bravo Solution ## Notice URLs - https://www.wmca.org.uk/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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